US Popularity Rank: 1025

Origin: Latin

Meaning: To open

Don’t discount this name if your little one isn’t actually born in April. It also works if you like the association with spring, its sound, or its simplicity. Derived from the Latin aperire meaning “to open,” evoking images of flowers blooming in preparation for the summer months. April is the choice for many parents who value its image of beauty, growth, and youth—traits your beautiful baby will undoubtedly have in abundance.